The bill H.411 aims to enhance public safety through stricter measures related to extradition, sentencing, and bail procedures. Key provisions include extending the time for extradition warrants from 30 to 120 days, expediting extradition for individuals who violate bail or probation, and prohibiting courts from suspending sentences for high-risk sex offenders who fail to comply with registry requirements. The bill also restricts alternative sentences for repeat offenders unless compelling reasons are documented and prevents sentence reductions for individuals with prior convictions for serious crimes. Additionally, it transitions the handling of youthful offenders from the Family Division to the Criminal Division and repeals certain provisions related to the Raise the Age initiative.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new definitions and procedures for bail revocation, emphasizing immediate arrest for repeated violations of release conditions. It establishes a timeline for trial commencement following bail revocation and clarifies the meaning of "disrupt the prosecution." The bill modifies existing legal language for consistency and clarity, including replacing gender-specific terms with neutral language. Overall, H.411 seeks to strengthen Vermont's criminal justice framework, focusing on accountability and public safety while ensuring that serious offenses remain accessible in public records.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 13-4955, 13-4967, 13-5043, 13-5411d, 13-7031, 13-7042, 13-7575, 13-7576, 13-230, 13-7041, 23-2303, 28-125(b), 28-125, 33-5201, 33-5203, 33-5204, 33-5280, 33-5281, 33-5282, 33-5283, 33-5284, 33-5285, 33-5286, 33-5287